Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to TooEarly. By accessing or using our website (tooearlytosay.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our site.
About TooEarly
TooEarly publishes applied economics research analyzing real-world economic questions using administrative data and modern computational methods. We focus on food security, labor economics, policy evaluation, and related topics affecting working families and communities.
TooEarly is operated by Victoria Cholette as a sole proprietorship.
Acceptable Use
You may use TooEarly for lawful purposes only. You agree not to:
- Violate any applicable laws or regulations
- Infringe on intellectual property rights
- Transmit harmful code, viruses, or malicious software
- Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems
- Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
- Harass, abuse, or harm other users
- Misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
Intellectual Property
Our Content
All content on TooEarly—including research articles, data visualizations, analysis, code, text, graphics, and design—is owned by Victoria Cholette or licensed to us, and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.
Your Use of Our Content
Research and Educational Use: You may:
- Read, download, and cite our research for academic, educational, or personal purposes
- Share links to our posts on social media or in academic work
- Quote excerpts with proper attribution in accordance with fair use principles
Attribution Required: When citing our work, please include:
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Replication Materials: Code, data documentation, and methodology details we provide are offered "as-is" for replication and verification purposes. You may use these materials for academic research with proper attribution.
Prohibited Uses: You may not:
- Republish entire posts without permission
- Remove copyright notices or attribution
- Use our content for commercial purposes without permission
- Modify our work and present it as original
- Use our brand name, logo, or trademarks without permission
Content Disclaimers
Informational Purposes Only
Our research and analysis are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Nothing on this site constitutes:
- Professional economic, financial, or policy advice
- Recommendations for specific actions or decisions
- Legal, tax, or investment guidance
- Official government policy or positions
You should not make decisions based solely on information from TooEarly without consulting qualified professionals and conducting your own research.
Research Accuracy and Limitations
While we strive for accuracy and rigor in our research:
Data Sources: We cite all data sources, but we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of data from third-party sources (Census Bureau, BLS, SNAP administrative records, etc.). Original data may contain errors or limitations.
Methodology: Our analyses use peer-reviewed econometric methods, but all research has limitations. We document our methodology and acknowledge caveats, but results should be interpreted within the context provided.
Replication Materials: Code and data provided for replication are offered "as-is" without warranties. We do not guarantee that materials will work in all computing environments or produce identical results due to software version differences, random number generation, or other technical factors.
Evolving Research: Economic research evolves. Findings may be updated, contradicted, or refined by subsequent research. Our posts represent our analysis at the time of publication.
Third-Party Links and Resources
Our site links to external research sources, data repositories, government databases, and academic publications. We are not responsible for:
- Content, accuracy, or availability of third-party sites
- Privacy practices of external sites
- Products, services, or information offered by third parties
Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
User-Submitted Content
Reader Correspondence
When you email us with questions, feedback, or comments:
- We may use your questions to inform future research topics
- We may analyze patterns in reader interests for content planning
- We will not publish your email or attribute feedback to you without explicit permission
- You retain ownership of your correspondence
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If you submit a guest post proposal or draft:
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- You grant us a non-exclusive license to review, edit, and potentially publish your submission
- We reserve the right to reject any submission for any reason
- If published, you retain copyright but grant us a perpetual, royalty-free license to display the work
- Specific publication terms will be agreed upon before publication
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- We will not share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes
Data Requests
Researchers may request raw data or detailed methodology:
- Requests are handled on a case-by-case basis
- We provide aggregated, anonymized data when possible
- Some data may be subject to restrictions from original sources
- We reserve the right to decline requests that are overly burdensome or inappropriate
- Shared data is provided "as-is" for academic research purposes only
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
TooEarly, Victoria Cholette, and our service providers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from:
- Your use of or inability to use our site
- Decisions made based on information from our site
- Errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in our content
- Unauthorized access to your data
- Third-party content or conduct
Our total liability for any claim related to our site will not exceed $100 or the amount you paid us in the past 12 months (whichever is greater).
Disclaimers of Warranties
Our site and content are provided "as-is" and "as available" without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to:
- Accuracy, reliability, or completeness of content
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement
- Uninterrupted or error-free operation
Indemnification
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless TooEarly and Victoria Cholette from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including legal fees) arising from:
- Your violation of these Terms of Service
- Your violation of any law or third-party rights
- Your use of our site or content
Future Advertising and Sponsored Content
Currently, TooEarly does not display advertising or publish sponsored content. If we introduce advertising or sponsored partnerships in the future:
- We will clearly disclose sponsored content
- We will update these Terms of Service
- Editorial independence will be maintained
- Advertising will not influence research findings or methodology
Modifications to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Changes will be posted with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the modified terms.
Governing Law
These Terms of Service are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law provisions. Any disputes will be resolved in the courts of California.
Severability
If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full effect.
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